Leading Legg Mason Fixed Income Funds added to Colonial First State FirstWrap Platform

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Two market-leading Legg Mason Fixed Income Funds, the Legg Mason Brandywine Global Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund and the Legg Mason Western Asset Australian Bond Fund are now available to financial... Read more continue reading

SMSF licensed advice needs in-depth review

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The independent Review into the effectiveness of the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) provides an opportunity to identify some of the impediments in the regulatory advice system that prevents SMSF trustees from... Read more continue reading

Neuberger Berman announced as finalist for PRI Awards for Climate Change ESG initiative

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Global investment manager Neuberger Berman has been shortlisted for ESG incorporation initiative of the year at the upcoming PRI awards for systematically analysing the potential investment implications of climate change... Read more continue reading

Bigger’s been better

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It’s never been better to be a giant company in the U.S., but will it stay that way? Executive summary The largest companies in the U.S. have seen marked improvement... Read more continue reading

Property listings increase in August 2019

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Figures released by SQM Research reveal national residential property listings increased in August by 2.9%, to 325,693 from 316,391 in July 2019. Compared to 12 months ago, listings were down... Read more continue reading

Reserve Bank: Assessing the evidence

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Reserve Bank Board meeting The Reserve Bank has left the cash rate at a record low of 1.00 per cent. The Reserve Bank previously cut rates in both June and... Read more continue reading

Finding an edge in global markets

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Ausbil Investment Management (Ausbil) is bringing together select global investment funds that offer investors an edge in global equity markets. “Clients are looking for opportunities to diversify their portfolios, globally,”... Read more continue reading

Legg Mason Western Asset Australian Bond Fund crosses one billion dollars in funds under management

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The Legg Mason Western Asset Australian Bond Fund has passed A$1 billion in funds under management, cementing its position as one of the leading Active Australian bond funds in the market. This... Read more continue reading

Powerwrap exceeding forecasts and showing steady growth

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Wealth platform Powerwrap Limited (ASX: PWL) last week announced its first full year results (unaudited) since listing. The company reported a strong platform revenue result of $16.3 million for the... Read more continue reading

Government strikes right balance with timing of reforms

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The Federal Government has struck the right balance between improving financial advice standards and giving the industry the necessary time to adjust, says SMSF Association CEO John Maroney. “The Government’s... Read more continue reading